Shobita Satyapal
Professor of physics and astronomy at George Mason University and co-author of Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe; researcher focused on the growth and evolution of supermassive black holes and infrared spectroscopy/instrumentation (recipient of a NASA PECASE).
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Nov 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
James Trefil and Shobita Satyapal, "Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe" (Smithsonian Books, 2025)
Shobita Satyapal, a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at George Mason University, teams up with physicist James Trefil to discuss the captivating world of black holes. They dive into the history of these cosmic phenomena, exploring how supermassive black holes form, their role in galaxy evolution, and even their connections to stars and elements. Satyapal highlights groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope and explains fascinating concepts like spaghettification and the black hole information paradox. Prepare to be intrigued by the mysteries of the universe!
Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
James Trefil and Shobita Satyapal, "Supermassive: Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe" (Smithsonian Books, 2025)
Shobita Satyapal, a physics and astronomy professor at George Mason University, dives into the world of black holes alongside physicist James Trefil. They explore the fascinating history of black holes, from Einstein's initial theories to modern discoveries using the James Webb Space Telescope. Satyapal discusses the enigmatic connection between supermassive black holes and their host galaxies, the mechanisms of black hole formation, and the implications of recent cosmic discoveries. The conversation also touches on black holes in science fiction and the future of black hole research.
